Abstract: A roll control system for a vehicle is disclosed. The roll control system includes front and rear stabilizer bars, first and second magnetorheological actuators, and an electronic control system. The first magnetorheological actuator is disposed between the front stabilizer bar and the front suspension on one side of the vehicle, and a first droplink is disposed between the front stabilizer bar and the front suspension on the other side of the vehicle. The second magnetorheological actuator is disposed between the rear stabilizer bar and the rear suspension on one side of the vehicle, and a second droplink is disposed between the rear stabilizer bar and the rear suspension on the other side of the vehicle. The electronic control system is responsive to a vehicle operating characteristic and is in signal communication with the first and second magnetorheological actuators.

Abstract: A wear bar assembly is disclosed for aiding in the steering of a snow machine. The assembly may include a wear bar for attachment to a bottom of a snow machine ski and one or more hardened inserts, each insert extending outward from the bottom of the wear bar. The one or more inserts extend outward from the bottom of the wear bar with a varying height. An apparatus for use as a snow machine ski is also disclosed. The apparatus may include a base, a tip formed integrally with the base and extending longitudinally forwardly from the base, a tail formed integrally with the base and extending longitudinally rearwardly from the base, at least one keel disposed to extend downwardly from the base, and the wear bar assembly with progressively varying inserts extending downwardly from the keel.

Abstract: The improved moving dolly system is provided having a pair of opposing carts along a bottom surface of an article of furniture in order to move the article. Each cart receives opposing bottom edges of the article. A strap is used in conjunction with each cart allowing two operators to guide and/or lift the article during transportation. The moving dolly system allows for articles to be rolled or lifted above obstacles, easily maneuvered, and reduces injuries related to poor lifting/carrying posture.

Abstract: During recovery of a disabled motor vehicle, a towing dolly cradle assembly can be used to raise and carry an end of the vehicle. The towing dolly cradle assembly comprises two towing dolly assemblies spaced apart parallel to one another and with each dolly assembly having a horizontal main tube and each dolly assembly attached respectively along one of its longitudinal sides to an end of each of the two dolly axle assemblies interposed perpendicularly between the two dolly assemblies. The attachment of the two dolly assemblies to the two axle assemblies forms a generally rectangular towing dolly cradle assembly. In each dolly assembly, two pivot mounting assemblies are attached to the main tube with one mounting assembly at or near each end of the tube. Each mounting assembly has a spindle and a wheel assembly mounted to the spindle on the longitudinal side of the tube away from the interposed and attached dolly axle assemblies.

Abstract: Support structure (1) for a hitch ball (61) and a depressor (62), wherein a fastening mechanism (2) is provided for securement to a carrier (81) by means of quick-action coupling.

Abstract: A gliding or rolling board having, in height, a first reinforcement and a second reinforcement between which a first core is arranged. Along at least a portion of the periphery of the board, a band having a shock-absorbing material is juxtaposed to a reinforcement.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a ski in which bonding portions join non-metal side members (20) and a metal sheet (18) to form a cap preform section. The cap preform section is pressed downward against the top surface of a core (14) and heat is applied to bond the cap preform section to the core (14). The bonding portions include bonding strips (22) formed of a thermoplastic material that becomes adhesive when subjected to pressure and heat at a sufficiently high temperature.

Abstract: An arrangement for longitudinal adjustment of two binding jaws of a ski binding has base parts which are guided for longitudinal displacement on guide elements attached to the ski. Strip-shaped or similar connecting elements extend parallel to one another in the direction of the other binding jaw. A fixing device interacts with the connecting elements. Raised portions of the connecting elements can be brought into and out of engagement with raised portions of the fixing device upon actuation of the fixing device by a relative movement parallel to the upper side of the ski. If the arrangement is blocked with ice or snow, functioning is ensured because the raised portions which can be brought into and out of engagement with one another are oriented essentially vertically in relation to the upper side of the ski.

Abstract: A shopping cart with a frame basket member, with a floor and a contiguous wall extending vertically from the floor. There are a pair of substantially U-shaped carrying handles with ends that are pivotally attached to the upper frame member. The handles pivot between a raised position for carrying, and a lowered position. There is also a main handle with ends that are pivotally attached to the upper frame member. The main handle pivots between a raised position for carrying, and a lowered position where the handle rests around the basket member. There are a pair of support members attached to the floor of the cart and a pair of wheel supports attached to the floor opposite the support members. The wheel supports have an attached wheel shaft and a wheel.

Abstract: An airbag apparatus cover has a module cover with a module cover main body, and a door frame with a door frame movable member and a door frame fixed member. When an inflator discharges gas, the door frame movable member is moved upward by an expanding airbag. The module cover is broken along a tear line, and a door portion is cut off and separated from the surrounding module cover. The door portion is moved farther upward with the door frame movable member, and a tear line of the door portion is burst as it is pressed by the airbag. The door portion and its lining plate portions open like a door, and the airbag is expanded into a vehicle cabin. The fixed member, the movable member, and the module cover are integrally formed by a double-shot molding process, which facilitates the manufacture of the cover with high dimensional accuracy.

Abstract: A multi-chamber gas generating system (10) has a housing (12) with openings (24) formed in a wall thereof. A gas-tight internal divider (42) separates the housing into two chambers (80, 80?). A first gas generating sub-assembly (100) incorporating a baffle system is positioned in the first chamber (100). The sub-assembly (100) includes a first tubular member (44) and a second tubular member (52) positioned within the first member. The first and second members have openings (49, 54) formed therein to enable fluid communication between a combustion chamber of the sub-assembly and the housing openings (24). The first sub-assembly openings (49, 54) are axially displaced from the housing openings (24) such that combustion products flow in opposing first and second axial directions between the first sub-assembly combustion chamber and the housing openings. A second sub-assembly (100?) of substantially identical construction is positioned in the housing second chamber (80?).

Abstract: A vehicle occupant protection apparatus (800) includes an inflatable occupant protection device (802) and a vent opening (876) through which inflation fluid may flow. The vehicle occupant protection apparatus (800) also includes a retainer (910) to which the protection device (802) is secured. A vent member (890) is movable relative to the vent opening (876) for controlling a flow of inflation fluid through the vent opening (876). A tether (990) is movable in response to inflation of the protection device (802) beyond a predetermined distance for moving the vent member (824). A tether guide member (940) is located on the retainer (910) for guiding the tether (990).

Abstract: An airbag is provided that is constructed to protect a rider of a vehicle in an accident. In one form, an airbag device mounted to a motor-bicycle, which is a motorcycle, and comprising an airbag and a long webbing for securing the airbag to the vehicle body. When the motor-bicycle collides at a location that is situated in front of the motor-bicycle, the airbag is deployed and inflated while protruding towards a rider protection area that is situated in front of a rider. One end of the webbing is inserted into the airbag through a vent hole passing through a wall surface of the airbag in order to, when the deployment and inflation of the airbag are completed, restrict movement of the airbag in a forward direction of the vehicle body, and to, during the deployment and inflation of the airbag, allow movement of the airbag in a protruding direction.

Abstract: An air bag system includes an inflatable air bag and a housing formed with a vent. A tether release/vent-modifying mechanism is connected to the housing and has a plurality of walls and a movable member. The movable member has a cap portion and a rod portion extending longitudinally from the underside of the cap portion. A first broad portion extends from the cap portion forward of the underside of the cap portion and covers or uncovers a vent in the housing when the movable member is actuated to move between first and second positions to release tethers connected to the air bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a knee protection device for protecting the knees of an occupant when a vehicle collides. The protection device includes a knee protecting member which has a hollow cross-section outer frame composed of a front plate, a load-bearing plate, an upper plate and a lower plate, and a hollow cross-section inner frame integrally formed within the outer frame. The inner frame is integrally formed with the outer frame by connecting adjacent middle portions of the front plate, upper plate, load-bearing plate and lower plate, using plate-shaped ribs.

Abstract: The assembly comprises: a hollow lower guide portion 7 a hollow upper shroud portion 10, which fits at least partially within the guide portion and extends away from the guide portion a telescopic steering shaft 1, 2 having at least an upper part 2 and a lower part 1, the upper part co-operating with the lower part and the two parts extending through the guide portion and the upper shroud portion a lower axial bearing 16, which is supported in a seat in the guide portion and provides axial location for the lower steering shaft part an upper axial bearing 17, which is supported in a seat in the upper shroud portion and provides axial location for the upper steering shaft part and in which the guide portion has at least one arcuate guide wall, which co-operates with a complimentary arcuate guide wall of the upper shroud to define a contact surface along which the upper shroud portion is adapted to slide relative to the guide portion in the event of an accident.

Abstract: A collapsible steering column assembly comprises: an upper column portion; an intermediate column portion; and a lower column portion. The upper portion is telescopically connected to the intermediate portion and the intermediate portion in turn is telescopically connected to the lower portion to define a column having a first length when in an extended position and a second length when in a collapsed position, the first length being greater than the second length.

Abstract: A ski pole strap entry device including a base member having a first side and an opposing second side, and a retainer disposed on the base member for engaging a portion of a ski pole strap. The first side includes an arcuate-shaped surface that is sized and configured to receive a portion of a user's hand, wrist, or both.

Abstract: The present invention is an organizational system, which includes filing pockets and writing surfaces and is designed to be either removably mounted on a surface using magnets or permanently attached to a surface via nails or tacks or otherwise. The invention allows the user to file and identify papers in a compact and readily accessible manner and to make notations and retain information in a readily accessible manner. The major elements consist of a front side that is comprised of a plurality of labeled pockets for the storage of items and may include a separate removable writing surface. The back side may also contain a plurality of secondary pockets for retaining magnets for mounting to a magnetic planar object such as a refrigerator door. The organizational system of the present invention, in a preferred embodiment, has four filling tabbed pockets and comes in a variety of colors. Included in the filings system is a color coordinated dry erase board, tabs, and a dry erase pen.

Abstract: An apparatus to interlock a multi-door enclosure includes an actuating member slidably mountable to the enclosure between a primary door and a secondary door. The actuating member includes a first end extendable through an opening in a door post between the primary door and the secondary door. The apparatus includes a latching member slidably mounted to the actuating member and extending over a second end of the actuating member to engage a portion of the secondary door.

Abstract: A lock for a door of a motor vehicle is provided having: a closing mechanism designed for coupling with a lock striker for bringing about closing of the door; mechanical opening means for controlling release of the closing mechanism from the lock striker; mechanical means for inhibiting opening which can be selectively activated for rendering the opening means ineffective; and electrical actuator means housed in a fluid-tight way in a single casing having at least one output member which traverses, in a fluid-tight way, a through hole of the casing to interact with the means for inhibiting opening.

Abstract: A handle of a vehicle door of the present invention includes a base, a cover, a grip, and an aligner. The base is mounted on an interior side of a door panel. The cover is assembled to the base through the door panel. The grip is assembled to the base through the door panel. The aligner is disposed on the grip adjacent to the cover, such that a gap between the cover and the grip is maintained as a first predetermined gap when the cover and the grip are assembled to the base.

Abstract: An improved door latch bolt assembly comprising a cylindrical casing having a front end, a back end and an external surface, and at least one tab extending radially outward from the front end of the cylindrical casing; a bolt; a bolt operating mechanism fixed to the cylindrical casing; and a faceplate having a front side, a back side, and a bolt hole adapted to receive the bolt in a sliding relationship; and a cylindrical sleeve comprising two semi-circular halves joined together, the cylindrical sleeve turnably received at the front end on the external surface of the cylindrical casing and slidably joined to the faceplate to permit the cylindrical casing and the faceplate to turn up to about ten degrees in either direction within the sleeve.

Abstract: A striker assembly reduces a force of a latch required to latch and unlatch a side door over a door opening of a motor vehicle. The door opening includes a striker opening which is disposed adjacent the door opening. The striker assembly includes a frame fixedly secured to the motor vehicle over the striker opening. The base includes a base opening. A striker assembly also includes a striker slidably secured to the frame allowing the striker to move outboard during the unlatching of the side door and inboard during the latching of the side door.

Abstract: A crash acceleration pulse control block for a vehicle. An auxiliary mounting unit capable of adjusting a crash contact area while serving as a bumper is installed at a front portion of a radiator lower member to obtain reliable initial crash acceleration of the vehicle. This is an important factor for determining the deployment of the airbag, even if the engine specification and the vehicle weight are changed, thereby accurately deploying an airbag according to the sensing operation of an airbag sensor when a vehicle accident occurs.

Abstract: An impact energy management system for absorbing or displacing kinetic energy during a collision. The system includes a housing defining a chamber and a contact element disposed at least partially within the chamber and longitudinally movable therein. A tab extends from a side wall of one of the housing and the contact element. Prior to a collision, the contact element is disposed in an impact position, and upon the collision the contact element moves within the chamber. The tab contacts a side wall portion of an other of the one of the housing and the contact element. The side wall of the housing and/or the contact element tears to absorb or displace kinetic energy during the collision, thereby reducing the force of the impact by transferring energy through the tearing.

Abstract: A tool is provided for minimizing operator bending while lifting an elongated circular object, such as pipe. With one hand, the operator manipulates a slidable pin while grasping the tool handle. The slidable pin allows pivotable second grapple to move outward from the tool for positioning about the object, and, once the object encounters a trigger, to return the pivotable grapple toward the tool and secure the grapple in a position across from the first grapple, the first and second grapples being shaped to closely receive the object and hold the object between the grapples. A biasing element forces the slidable pin toward the pivotable grapple, the grapple being configured to receive the pin and be held in a position opposite the first grapple.

Abstract: A vehicle sun visor includes a visor body and a support and guide device that serve to hold and direct the visor body, so that the visor body is movable along a first direction between a storage position within a storage space defined within a vehicle cabin ceiling and a withdrawn position located outside of the storage space. A second support member is pivotally mounted to a first support member about a first axis so that the visor body is movable from the withdrawn position to a first light-shielding position. The visor body is pivotally mounted to the second support member about a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis so that the visor body is movable from a first light-shielding position to a second light shielding position as the visor body pivots about the second axis.

Abstract: A mechanical lift system for a truck topper comprising a power lift arm and securing one side of the truck topper to the upper side of the truck bed by a continuous hinge or a series of two or more hinges allowing the truck topper to open 90 degrees and close the truck topper.

Abstract: A cover system for an open-topped container includes two covers that are individually and separately deployable over the open top of the container body. The covers may be fabricated from different material and may be deployed using different deployment mechanism.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming structural components for automotive vehicles from elongated tubular blanks. A longitudinally oriented tubular blank comprised of a thermoplastic material is provided. The tubular blank is fluidformed in a fluid forming cavity by orienting in a hoop direction of the tubular blank to conform the tubular blank to a predetermined shape of the fluid forming cavity to provide structural components having increased strength over the tubular blank. The structural components have biaxial and/or triaxial orientation. Fluid forming is performed within an orientation temperature range above the glass transition temperature and below the softening point of the thermoplastic material. Structural components include bumper beams, intrusion beams in vehicle doors, crush cans, and frame members. The produced structural components are strong and light weight.

Abstract: There is provided a weather strip for a folding top of an open car installed in a divided manner both sides thereof in the proximity of divided rails. Each divided member comprises a hollow seal portion and a seal lip portion comprised for resilient contacts with a door glass. Each divided member comprises a die mold part in a front and a rear end portion. The seal lip portion of each divided member comprises a thick part. The thick part is formed thicker than a thin part. The thick part is provided with a thickness for a front end surface and a rear end surface of adjoining seal lip portions that are located next to each other to make a resilient contact with each other even if the seal lip portion is deformed in the folding top when the folding top is in a closed position.

Abstract: A convertible roof includes a segmented pair of front roof rails that in-fold when being retracted, thereby reducing the packaging space required to stow the convertible roof. The in-folding of the segmented front roof rails is controlled by linkages between the segmented portions and the number one roof bow and synchronizes and constrains the in-folding of the segmented front roof rails. A dampening device is utilized to dampen a portion of the movement of the top stack mechanism between extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: An improved vehicle box assembly with an upright front or side panel defined by a monolithic one-piece roll-formed steel sheet member having a desired three-dimensional configuration. The sheet steel member is roll-formed in the lengthwise direction thereof. The panel has a channel, preferably a closed tubular channel on the front panel, roll-formed along one edge of the sheet steel during forming of the panel. The closed tubular edge rail is preferably closed by a seam weld which extends lengthwise therealong and is performed in line with the roll-forming operation. The roll-formed panel is preferably provided with a flat shelf deformed horizontally to extend lengthwise along the panel downwardly from the top rail.

Abstract: An attachment mount apparatus connects a subframe component to the lower frame midrail structure for an automotive vehicle that is formed from a pair of tubular members manufactured through a hydroforming process. The two tubular members are formed with a pair of opposing semi-cylindrical depressions to receive a cylindrical mounting member internally of the frame structure. One of the semi-cylindrical depressions and the corresponding outer wall of the tubular member are pierced to receive the cylindrical mount and a mounting plate. The opposing semi-cylindrical depression serves as a stop to locate the cylindricalal mount along the centerline of the frame structure. The mounting plate spans the entire frame structure and is supported on four wall thicknesses to provide a stable mount structure for subframe components. The cylindrical mounting member is threaded to receive a fastener for the mounting of the subframe member.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion, a seat back supported to the seat cushion in such a manner that a space is left between a rear end portion of the seat cushion and a lower end portion of the seat back, a concealing cover member for concealing the space from a rear side of the vehicle seat, the concealing cover member having upper and lower sections, the concealing cover member being attached at an upper edge portion of the upper section thereof to a lower portion of a back of the seat back so as to hang from the back of the seat back, and at least one elastic belt having first and second ends, the first end of the at least one elastic belt being attached to a lower edge portion of the lower section of the concealing cover member, wherein the lower section of the concealing cover member is extended toward a location under the seat cushion and the second end of the at least one elastic belt is attached to a bottom portion of the seat cushion, so that the space between the rear end portion of the seat cus

Abstract: A combined second seat, backrest and luggage rack for a motorcycle which comprises a frame composed of a pair of tubular members, each in a mirror image of the other, mounted together by an adjusting link which provides for variable spacing of the side members of the frame. A hinge plate assembly composed of a pair of plates which are pivotally connected together is mounted on the frame with one plate not being mounted on the frame and that plate being movable between a position in juxtaposition with the plate that is mounted on the frame to a position that is transverse relative to the plate that is mounted on the frame. A cushion is to be mounted on this transverse plate and when that transverse plate is in its transverse position is capable of the unit being used as a backrest for an operator of a motorcycle, and when in juxtaposition with the plate that is mounted on the frame, this cushion is usable as a second seat for a motorcycle.

Abstract: Chairs for encouraging proper posture for performers, including vocalists and instrumentalists. Chairs allow for maintenance of proper posture by performers seated in engaged and in perched positions.

Abstract: A furniture member such as a rocking chair includes a chair frame operable for rocking motion relative to a stationary base. The chair frame and stationary base are coupled together by a rocker spring assembly positioned on each side of the frame/base. The rocker spring assembly includes upper and lower brackets and a single coiled spring connected to both brackets. A displacement limiting device is positioned within an inner cavity of the coiled spring to limit the rocking movement of the chair frame.

Abstract: A backrest elevation adjustment assembly is provided, which is mainly composed of an L-shape member, a sliding member, and a multi-step positioning member. A seat supporting board is attached to the horizontal section of the L-shape member and the sliding member, which is attached to a backrest supporting board, is installed on the vertical section of the L-shape member, surrounding the multi-step positioning member embedded in the vertical section of the L-shape member. The sliding member could be slid up and down along the vertical section of the L-shape member and fixed at a number of pre-determined positions provided by the multi-step positioning member. With the elevation adjustment assembly, a chair's backrest could be adjusted to suit a sitter's specific posture so as to achieve comfortable seating.

Abstract: A housing includes a support surface that supports an axial force of a worm wheel. Ribs are arranged radially inward of a peripheral wall of one end of the housing and at least partially overlaps with the worm wheel in the axial direction of the rotatable member. Ribs contact a bracket and support the support surface of the gear housing relative to the bracket in the axial direction of the worm wheel when the axial force of the worm wheel is applied to the ribs.

Abstract: Child seat for motor vehicles with a seat shell and backrest, at the upper end of which a head support (10) with lateral wings (11) projecting towards the front is disposed. The inclination of the head support (10), at least of a headrest (12) disposed between the two lateral wings (11) of the same, can be adjusted relative to the backrest (arrows 13, 14), in particular, between an upright, waking position “W” extending approximately parallel to the backrest and a resting or sleeping position “S” inclined towards the rear.

Abstract: A seat includes a seat frame, and a cushion material supported by the seat frame and having a three-dimensional knitted fabric which is formed by joining, with connecting threads, a pair of ground knit fabrics which are disposed so as to be separated from one another. The cushion material includes a first region whose elastic compliance when a reaction force is applied to an extending side of the cushion material when an occupant is seated on the seat is substantially equivalent to an elastic compliance of a portion of the occupant's body pressing the cushion material and a second region whose elastic compliance is larger than that of the first region. Accordingly, a thin and light seat can be provided, load concentration on the occupant's tuber ishiadicum bottom portion when seated for a long period of time can be mitigated, and vibration-transmitting characteristics can be improved.

Abstract: A braking system for battery-powered industrial trucks, comprising a three-phase driving motor which drives a driving wheel, a first braking device associated with the driving wheel, a brake pedal with which a braking signal generator is associated to generate an electric braking signal corresponding to a first desired braking force in response to the excursion of the brake pedal, a control device for the driving motor, a first conversion unit in the control device which converts said braking signal into a desired torque for the driving motor, a second conversion unit in the control device which converts the actual torque of the driving motor into an actual braking force, a comparator device in a braking control in which the first desired braking force is compared to the actual braking force to form a second desired braking force for the second braking device.

Abstract: A hybrid system for a vehicle which can ensure a braking stability on a slippery road is provided. Therefore, the system is provided with a motor 2 a rotation force of which is transmitted to a rear wheel 7, braking actuators 57, 67 which brake the front wheel 6 and the rear wheel 7, and proportional valves 53, 63 controlling a braking force introduced into each braking actuator 57, 67. A control unit 20 is so provided that the control unit 20 calculates a required braking energy based upon a vehicle operating condition in demanding a braking and operates the motor 2 as a power generator to generate a power so as to produce the calculated braking energy, as well as controls a braking force of the front wheel 6.

Abstract: A device for facilitating a medical examination includes a movable body having a storage compartment therein and a door member movably mounted to the body for at least partially covering the storage compartment. A supporting unit is mounted to the body for supporting a foot of a patient during the performance of a medical examination.

Abstract: A lateral file having a cabinet structure which provides improved rigidity against racking, including an improved upright boxlike housing having an improved base associated therewith. The housing has opposed sidewall structures which are defined by identical one-piece monolithic structures each having a generally planar and upright exterior side wall with a pair of channel-like uprights fixed to an inside surface thereof and extending vertically along the exterior side wall adjacent opposite edges thereof. The upright channels and the exterior side wall are formed as a monolithic one-piece structure from a monolithic piece of sheet steel, such as by roll forming. The sidewall structure is generally symmetrical about a vertically extending centerline so that identical sidewall structures can define both the right and left sides of the housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for correcting deviation of a temperature sensor placed in a header having a plurality of nozzles in an inkjet printer is provided. The deviation correcting method includes spraying ink through the nozzles a predetermined number of times, measuring a temperature of the temperature sensor corresponding to the number of sprayed times, measuring a voltage output from the temperature sensor, and determining a correction value of the temperature sensor using the measured temperature and the output voltage. According to the method and apparatus, it is possible to correct a large amount of deviation of a thermistor in a header without using an additional element, that is, an ambient sensor. Therefore, since an expensive ambient sensor is not used, costs can be reduced and a printer circuit configuration is simplified.

Abstract: There is provided an image forming apparatus which can control reciprocation of a carriage and paper feed in a highly accurate manner and form an image of high quality even when paper skews or paper of a different type from that of the paper set is supplied. An ink jet printer (1) provided with a motion sensor (70) in a carriage (31) determines the type of paper (P) by using a paper position signal output by the motion sensor (70) and changes printing conditions in accordance with the type of paper. Also, the ink jet printer (1) calculates a moving amount of the carriage (31), a feed amount and a deviation amount of the paper (P), and controls the reciprocation of the carriage (31) and the feeding of the paper (P) based on calculated values.

Abstract: A printing cartridge for a printing system is provided. The printing cartridge comprises a housing configured so as to be insertable within a printing system and an integrated circuit device positioned on the housing so as to interface with the printing system when the printing cartridge is inserted therein. The housing holds a supply of media (and media colorant). The integrated circuit device has memory circuitry carrying data relating to the media (and media colorant) and communicates the data relating to the media (and media colorant) to the printing system when the integrated circuit device is interfaced therewith.